Minnesota · Carlton County
Lower (South) Island Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Lower (South) Island Lake around April 17 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 11 (2015). Latest: May 4 (2022).
April 17Usually around
April 11Earliest ever (2015)
May 4Latest ever (2022)
5Years of record (2002–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2002–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | May 4 |
| 2015 | April 11 |
| 2004 | April 19 |
| 2003 | April 16 |
| 2002 | April 17 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.